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LEGOLAND Florida
Interactive theme park in Winter Haven built for kids with more than 50 rides, shows, and building experiences.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Lake Wales
Florida, United States · North America
About Lake Wales
Lake Wales is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Crooked Lake Park, 14km from LEGOLAND Florida.
Lake Wales is in Florida, United States, with about 16,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Crooked Lake Park, about 8 km away.
The Lake Wales Commercial Historic District is a U.S. historic district (designated as such on May 10, 1990) located in Lake Wales, Florida. The district is bounded by the US 27A Scenic Highway, Central Avenue, Market Street, and Orange Avenue. It contains 16 historic buildings.
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Within an hour or so of Lake Wales: LEGOLAND Florida (14 km), Animal Kingdom – Walt Disney World (50 km), Hollywood Studios – Walt Disney World (51 km), EPCOT – Walt Disney World (53 km).
Where is Lake Wales?
Lake Wales is in Florida, United States, about 8 km from Crooked Lake Park.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 15,541
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Florida
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 27.9014, -81.5859
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Lake Wales
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Animal Kingdom – Walt Disney World
Disney's nature-themed park combining thrill rides with wildlife experiences and the immersive Pandora land.
50 km · about 60 min drive
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Hollywood Studios – Walt Disney World
Disney park themed around movies, television, and entertainment with Star Wars and Toy Story lands.
51 km · about 60 min drive
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EPCOT – Walt Disney World
Disney's celebration of human achievement and world culture featuring Future World pavilions and the World Showcase.
53 km · about 60 min drive
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Richard Petty Driving Experience
Drive or ride in a real NASCAR stock car at speeds up to 160 mph at multiple speedways across the United States.
54 km · about 65 min drive
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Sebring International Raceway
America's oldest permanent road course built on a WWII airfield, famous for the bumpy 12 Hours of Sebring endurance classic.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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Magic Kingdom – Walt Disney World
The flagship Disney theme park featuring Cinderella Castle, classic rides, and beloved character experiences in Orlando.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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SeaWorld Orlando
Marine-themed park in Florida combining ocean animal encounters with thrilling rides and live shows.
58 km · about 65 min drive
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